blow apart
blow apart · blows apart · blew apart · blown apart · blowing apart
To destroy by explosion or figuratively similar disastersTo destroy (something) by explosion or figuratively similar disasters (e.g. a scandal for a company).
» An explosion blew the house apart.
Взрыв разнёс дом на куски. — odexed
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3 senses(transitive)To destroy (something) by explosion or figuratively similar disasters (e.g. a scandal for a company).
(transitive)To take actions (e.g. adultery) that irresponsibly leads to the collapse of a family, marriage or relationship.
(transitive)To cause a project (e.g. band or website) to massively expand its fanbase and stature.
Examples
1 sentencesAn explosion blew the house apart.
ruВзрыв разнёс дом на куски. — odexed
Forms
blows apart, blowing apart, blew apart, blown apart| Base form | blow apart · to blow apart |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | blows apart |
| Present participle | blowing apart |
| Past simple | blew apart |
| Past participle | blown apart |
irregular · Lesson
Phrasal verbs
11 phrasal verbs- blow upпідірвати, висадити в повітряUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see blow, up.
- blow outдути, дмухатиTo extinguish something, especially a flame, especially by means of a strong current of air or another gas.
- blow overпройти, проходитиTo blow on something causing it to topple.
- blow offUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see blow, off.
- blow onTo forcefully expel air from the lungs onto an object.
- blow inTo unexpectedly and casually arrive.
- blow downTo knock over with an air current, most often wind.
- blow awayUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see blow, away.
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle